SpaceX aims to send Starship into orbit in May
into orbit this May. The company plans to have 39"flightworthy" engines ready by April, and will take about a month to integrate them.
The launch will depend on the newer Raptor 2 engines as they're"much more capable" and reliable than the older models, according to Musk. SpaceX started producing Raptor 2 in December 2021 and says the design costs half as much as its predecessor while delivering more power and using fewer parts. They're expected to power both Starship and its Super Heavy booster, and should be key to SpaceX's plans for bothThe launch hinges on more than just technical progress, however.
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